Lexus if the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure.
The short version
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported a problem with the suspension rear. Here is what owners need to know.
If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 13V-383.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Lexus HS |
| 2006–2011 | Toyota RAV4 |
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